Interpretive Paper 1

The first paper will look at how close personal relationships are portrayed
in the plays and will situate that explanation inside the larger literature
of social psychology. Thus, it will draw on the first two books we read. You
may use any of the three plays we have viewed as the target for your interpretation.

The first installment of paper 1 (due midnight, October 10) will be a core
paragraph outline and should contain:

A title page

An abstract that summarizes the argument of the paper

Summary sentences for introductory material

Summary sentences for body paragraphs that lead up to

A core paragraph describing a central theory or finding in personal relationships

A core paragraph describing an application of that theory or finding to
a play

Summary sentences that complete and give nuance to the argument

Appropriate references

Tables or figures as appropriate

The entire paper should be done in APA style, with title page, abstract, body
(outline and core paragraphs), references, and figures or tables, if relevant.
Pay close attention to the grading rubric for the
paper. I really do use it.

The final installment of paper 1 (due midnight November 4) will be a complete
APA-style paper. The argument of your first installment will need to be modified
to take into account the relevant parts of social psychological theory and research
we cover in the second text. Pay close attention to the grading
rubric for this paper. I will use it.

In planning for this paper, you should consult with me well before the first
installment is due to determine how to shape your initial paper so that it will
be easier to integrate the social psychology literature that we will only cover
after you turn in your outline paper.